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Opel Rekord Estate

(1978 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)OpelIssued from1978
ModelRekord EstateIssued until
SerieRekordNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerAdam Opel AGCountryDE,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors5
Bodywork typestation wagon (estate, combi)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4623 mm / 182.0 in / 182.0 inGround clearance
Width1727 mm / 68.0 in / 68.0 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.73
Height1473 mm / 58.0 in / 58.0 inTotal (curb) weight1170 kg / 2579 lb / 2579 lb
Wheelbase2667 mm / 105.0 in / 105.0 inDry weight
Track front1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 inFuel capacity65 l / 14.3 UK gal / 17.2 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerGMValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore95.0 mm / 3.74 in / 3.74 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke69.8 mm / 2.75 in / 2.75 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.36
Engine Main bearings5Engine displacement1979 cm3 / 120.8 cu in / 120.8 cu in
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Unitary capacity494.75 cm3/cylinder / 30.191 cu in/cylinder / 30.191 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio9.0 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power74.6 kW / 101.4 hp / 101.4 hp at 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque148.0 Nm / 109.2 lbft / 109.2 lbft at 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output73.5 kW / 99.9 bhp / 99.9 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output50.5 kW/l / 1.125 bhp/cu in / 1.125 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque74.79 Nm/l / 0.654 lbft/cu in / 0.654 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1.00
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.67

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio85.47 kW/ton / 116.21 bhp/ton / 116.21 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontI.MS.CS.Suspension rearLA.CS.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Opel Rekord Estate

 
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